Rijohn Jose’s untold UAE story: Indian expat footballer who won cups, hearts in Dubai before tragic crash in Kerala
Dubai: A week after footballer Rijohn Jose's death in the south Indian state of Kerala , only a part of his story has been told. While tributes for the 29-year-old Calicut FC defender have played out publicly in Kerala, his football family in the UAE has mourned quietly, away from the headlines, awaiting the start of the season to pay their own tribute, Gulf News can reveal. Rijohn, a native of…
Dubai: A week after footballer Rijohn Jose's death in the Indian state of Kerala, only a portion of his story has been told. While tributes have been paid in Kerala, his UAE football family mourned quietly, awaiting the start of the season to honor him. Rijohn, a native of Thrissur, died suddenly after a motorcycle collision with a fellow Calicut FC player.
The incident occurred on September 20, just days before the Super League Kerala Season 3. In Kerala, Chief Minister VD Satheesan led tributes, and fans displayed his jersey during Calicut FC's home opener. In the UAE, Rijohn's friends and loved ones are preparing to pay tribute when the local football season begins. His UAE colleagues from Keynes Group and Keynes FC described him as a valuable member of the group and a strong player for the team.
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